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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.20, 33,477.12 and 15,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.20, 33,477.12 and 15,875.52 is: 21,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.20 : 33,477.12 = 15,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.20/33,477.12 = 15,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.20x = 33,477.12 × 15,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.20x = 531,466,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,466,688.10/24,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.84

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